BMP24 File Extension

What is BMP24 file?

BMP24 filename suffix is mostly used for Bitmap Graphic files. BMP24 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. BMP24 file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular software that supports BMP24 files is XnView. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BMP24 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support BMP24 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BMP24 files. BMP24 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with BMP24 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BMP24 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with BMP24 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BMP24 files is that no program that can handle BMP24 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading XnView installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of XnView and update if needed

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and BMP24 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support BMP24 format. The latest version of XnView should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BMP24 files to XnView

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BMP24 files with latest version of XnView you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the BMP24 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where XnView is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BMP24 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the BMP24 file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BMP24 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BMP24 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper BMP24 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the BMP24 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the BMP24 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the BMP24 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the BMP24 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BMP24 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Bitmap Graphic file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BMP24 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Bitmap Graphic file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BMP24 files affecting older versions of given software.

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